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Dance into the Night


Dance into the Night
Photo Information
Copyright: Linda Cetacea (cetacea) (383)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-06
Categories: Festivals
Camera: Canon 20D, 50mm f/1.4
Exposure: f/2, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-17 20:18
Viewed: 1075
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken in Niger during the annual Gerewol celebration which lasted several days and hit the high note at night when over a hundred Wodaabe men in makeup and colorful costumes lined up in front of huge bonfires and danced into the night.

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To Miks: Nigercetacea 2 01-17 20:44
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  • Miks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 495 W: 69 N: 219] (1703)
  • [2007-01-17 20:28]
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Very nicely composed. Especially so given the fact that you did not have a zoom lens available. But you do a very good job of filling the frame. The fact that there are so many figures crammed into it gives us a feel for the intensity of the moment. But the nice organization and the vertical lines makes the pic easy to read. It is a big advantage that all the faces are visible.

Have friends who work in Niger and I've heard about the multiple-day festivals. But this is by far the best depiction of it I've seen. Good work. Thanks for giving me yet a reason to get my ass down there.

Cheers,
Mikkel

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  • SteveH Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 242 W: 71 N: 286] (1895)
  • [2007-01-17 20:37]

Hi Linda, Great shot in difficult lighting. Whereas most photos of this event are daylight portraits, I think this shot gives an appreciation of the spirit of the event. Your exposure choice was good, allowing a bit of movement blur but still retaining detail in the costumes. I'm envious. Cheers, Steve

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